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Student Life in Geneva

Student Life in Geneva

Visa

Non-EU citizens must apply for a student visa to study in Switzerland. The visa requirements can be found .

The visa documentation required for studying as a non-EU/EFTA nationals includes:

  • Proof of adequate financial resources to cover your costs while you’re in Switzerland, whether yourself or a sponsor, such as copies of bank statements or a letter from the bank;
  • a health insurance policy that includes accident coverage;
  • a study plan explaining the general purpose of your studies;
  • a confirmation that you have been admitted to a higher education institution recognised by the Swiss government;
  • Proof that the personal and educational requirements for your study program are fulfilled;
  • a letter of motivation, your CV and an information sheet detailing your language skills;
  • proof that you have appropriate accommodation; and
  • a confirmation that you will leave Switzerland at the end of your studies.

The Swiss government advises that it can take up to 8 weeks to get your student visa application processed, so start getting your documents together as soon as possible! Contact yourtoday to get the process started.

鶹ֱ Geneva will assist and guide you in the student visa application process. Please contact us at admissions@ssbm.ch for more details.

When you arrive inSwitzerland

You have 14 days after your arrival in Switzerland to register your arrival and arrange to get the residence permit from the cantonal migration offices (if required). You’ll be issued with a permit B. It’s valid for a year and renewable.

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Cost of Living

The following table provides an idea of the costs of living in Geneva. Cheaper accommodation is available in the neighboring French towns, such as Ferney-Voltaire, Annemasse or Saint-Julien-en-Genevois.

Estimated living costs per student CHF
Rent: student residence (shared facilities) 550
Rent: student residence (single apartment) 700
Food etc. 600-800
Health insurance 100 (these costs can be avoided if the students maintain the insurance in their home country)
Mobile phones 25-35
Study-related expenses 100
Public transport 45 (under the age of 25), 70 (over 25)
Total monthly cost 1,400 – 1,900

Diploma Legalization

For legalization, the institution will require at least 6–7 working days. If you would like to obtain an apostille, please allow 10–15 working days.

Please note that shipping costs are not included. You can check the prices for local postal services or DHL with us separately.

Working in Geneva

Different criteria are applied to students depending on where they come from. Students coming to Switzerland from EU, EEA, and EFTA countries are able to work during their studies.

However, for Non-EU/EEA/EFTA citizens the rules are different. You can only start working six months after you have started your studies and have gotten a work permit.

General rules that apply are:

  • International students can work up to15 hours a week
  • During semester holidays international students can work up to100%.
  • Students fromoutside the EU/EFTAcountries may start workingonly 6 months afterstarting their degree program.

How much is the salary?

Depending on the sector, students working 15 hours earn CHF 1,900 to CHF 2,900.

Accommodation

鶹ֱ Geneva does not offer accommodation facilities but will do its best to help you find the right one.

You have the choice to find your own accommodation through the Geneva accommodation services listed below:

Nettilac SA
Rue du Parc 4
1207 GENEVE
Phone: +4122 312 04 50

Foyer Universitaire de Carouge
12, rue Joseph-Girard
1227 Geneva
Phone: +4122 301 54 34

Hôtel Tiffany
1 rue des Marbriers
1204 Geneva
Phone: +41 2270816 16

Régie Foncière SA
Rue de la Fontaine 5
1211 Geneva
Phone: +41 22 817 08 17
Fax: +41 22 817 08 99

INTEGRALI SA
45, Avenue de la Praille
1227 Carouge, Geneva
Phone: +4122 339 80 00

Foyer International
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15-17, rue du Prieuré
1202 Geneva
Phone:+41 22731 11 35

Centre Saint-Boniface
14, av. du Mail
1205 Geneva
Phone: +4122322 26 00

Régie Zimmermann S.A.
Rue Richemont
19 1202 Geneva
Phone: +41 22909 25 25
Fax: +41 22909 25 50
Genève Famille
69 route de Thonon
1222 Vésenaz
Phone: +4122 752 41 42
GENPROP SA
38 rue de l’Athénée
1206 Geneva
Phone:+41 22735 63 20

Résidence Moléson
4, rue du Moléson
1201 Geneva
Phone: +41 22339 80 00

Régimo Genève SA
Rue Richard Wagner 1
1211 Geneva
Phone: +41 22 795 17 50

GERPAR SA
4, rue du Moléson
1202 GENEVE
Phone: +4122 339 80 00

EasyRelocation
Ms. Marjaneh VALERI,
Phone: +41 22 344 64 20
E: marjaneh@easyrelocation.ch